AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN Leadership Race: The UN Security Council’s first secret straw poll put UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan in front to succeed Antonio Guterres, with Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett close behind—an early signal that Guyana’s voice is landing in the top diplomatic tier. MV Barima Inquiry: President Irfaan Ali swore in the five-member Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima disaster, promising full support as the panel is tasked with uncovering causes, compliance failures, and reforms to prevent a repeat. Legal Pushback: Lawyers for three crew members charged with murder say the DPP’s plan to run criminal trials alongside the COI could prejudice the accused and undermine constitutional rights. Port Kaituma Wharf Probe: APNU MP Ganesh Mahipaul claims the Port Kaituma wharf was doomed by faulty design and an inadequate foundation, arguing piles were not driven to firm ground. Oil & Shipping Watch: ExxonMobil says exploration drilling at Rockhead-1 in the Stabroek Block is set to end Aug. 31, while global oil prices eye a major monthly jump as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping routes. Sports Development: MCYS/NSC launched a landmark two-day sports seminar at ACCC focused on governance, workforce development, and sports tourism. Business & Cricket: Toolsie Persaud Limited joins as a silver sponsor for the IMC Over-40s Cricket World Cup in Guyana.
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